More selective than 100% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
4% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 98% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UWA over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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UWA SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UWA is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 440 | 560 |
| SAT math | 420 | 560 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 21 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 860 | 1120 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UWA admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 43% | 440–560 | 420–560 | 16–21 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 87% | 470–550 | 350–428 | 17–22 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UWA compared with other Alabama colleges?
UWA has the lowest acceptance rate of 23 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of West Alabama | 43% | 35% | $12,684 |
| 2 | Oakwood University | 45% | 45% | $25,669 |
| 3 | Auburn University | 46% | 82% | $24,323 |
| 4 | Tuskegee University | 49% | 55% | $35,013 |
| 5 | University of Montevallo | 54% | 54% | $17,683 |
| 6 | Alabama A & M University | 58% | 24% | $17,621 |
| 7 | Stillman College | 62% | 25% | $15,258 |
| 8 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | 69% | 64% | $18,796 |
| 9 | Huntingdon College | 69% | 48% | $22,566 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Alabama colleges →
Who enrolls at UWA
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UWA admissions questions
What is the UWA acceptance rate?
University of West Alabama accepts 43% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,778 of 2,041 applicants were admitted.
Does UWA require the SAT or ACT?
University of West Alabama considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 4% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 98% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UWA?
The middle 50% of University of West Alabama enrolled first-year students scored 860–1120 on the SAT and 16–21 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UWA?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (315 of 1,778).
Is UWA getting harder to get into?
University of West Alabama accepted 43% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 87% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of West Alabama overview